"It would be as sensible to doubt that a starving man would take bread, as to question whether a poor man will accept a fortune, especially in such an agreeable shape.

It is quite another matter, whether the fortune will give itself to the poor man.

What does Veronica say?
Is she pleased with the idea ?" "Moderately.

She has not refused.

She wishes to think about it." "I hope that she will not think too long.